Peace Officers Research Association of California
Public safety has always been a dangerous profession, and our members put their lives on the line each and every day to help keep our families and communities safe. As part of POREF, PORAC’s in-house Fund-A-Hero fundraising platform allows us to monitor and administer the fundraising process from start to finish, providing financial relief to officers and their families who have been tragically impacted by a line-of-duty death, near fatal injury or catastrophic event.
With heavy hearts, we share the devastating news of the passing of Officer Alec Sanders of Alhambra. Alec was more than a police officer—he was a son, a friend, a teammate, and a protector whose life and character left an impact far beyond the badge he wore.
$28,635.00 raised of $150,000.00
Officer Craven was returning from jail when she witnessed a serious injury collision on the freeway. Officer Craven stopped her patrol vehicle to assist the motorists involved in the collision. While helping the motorists, Officer Craven was struck by another vehicle. Despite lifesaving efforts by responding officers, Officer Craven succumbed to her injuries.
$78,654.00 raised of $100,000.00
It is with the deepest of sadness that the Chowchilla Police Department announces the loss of one of our own officers. October 03, 2025, Officer Raymond Barrantes was involved in an on-duty traffic collision. Despite the swift and courageous efforts of first responders, our officer succumbed to the injuries he sustained in the crash while on scene.
$9,165.00 raised of $50,000.00
On September 16, 2025, PORAC member Officer Mitchell Collier suffered a seizure while at an arcade with his young sons, Max and Sam. Thanks to the quick thinking of Max alerting others for help, Officer Collier was swiftly taken to the hospital, where he stayed at the ER and SICU for over ten days receiving care. CT scans revealed that he had a brain AVM (arteriovenous malformation)—a dangerous condition where blood vessels are tangled, causing abnormal blood flow that can trigger seizures.
$800.00 raised of $50,000.00
During the early morning hours, on Sunday, November 30, 2025, Parlier Police Officer Jesus Dario Corona, twenty-nine years old of The Porterville area was on his way to work and was involved in a traffic collision and unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.
$2,030.00 raised of $100,000.00
Sergeant Renee Menchaca has spent 23 years serving the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office with honor, grit, and heart.
$18,045.00 raised of $50,000.00
